Cristiano Ronaldo, Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor are among the famous faces in Saudi Arabia for Tyson Fury’s Battle of the Baddest fight against Francis Ngannou
- Tyson Fury is set to take on Francis Ngannou in a crossover bout this evening
- Several famous faces from across the globe are in Saudi Arabia for the bout
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Several famous faces have been spotted in Saudi Arabia for Tyson Fury’s ‘Battle of the Baddest’ crossover fight against Francis Ngannou.
The Gypsy King and former MMA star are set to do battle tonight in Riyadh in one of the most eagerly-anticipated bouts of the year, with ringwalks set to begin at 10:40PM.
It comes after a gala dinner was held on Friday where several celebrities and big names from across the sporting world were pictured together.
And even more famous faces were out in force on Saturday, with Cristiano Ronaldo – who relocated to Saudi Arabia last year when he joined Al-Nassr – seen spending time with Tommy Fury after he mingled backstage with Tyson last night.
A ‘World Champions Lunch’ was also held during the day, with several boxing legends such as Mike Tyson, Manny Pacquiao and MMA star Conor McGregor all in attendance.
Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted with Tommy Fury ahead of Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou
Many fighting legends like Mike Tyson, Conor McGregor and Manny Pacquiao are also in Saudi
During Friday’s gala dinner, Ronaldo’s Manchester United team-mate Rio Ferdinand was also in attendance and is expected to be at the fight later.
Meanwhile, Tyson has been coaching Ngannou in the build-up to his bout with Fury and the former boxer was another guest at the gala.
Tyson was pictured with the Brazilian Ronaldo, with the footballing legend currently keeping himself busy as owner and chairman of Spanish second tier side Real Valladolid.
Oleksandr Usyk – who signed a contract last month for an undisputed world heavyweight title battle later this year with Fury – was at the event too and exchanged an unexpected embrace with Fury during the night.
The Brazilian Ronaldo was pictured with Tyson at a pre-fight gala dinner on Friday evening
Oleksandr Usyk was also there and shared unexpected embrace with Fury ahead of their fight
Iconic American rapper Eminem looked unrecognisable as he posed together with Ngannou
Many other boxing stars were also pictured, including former light-welterweight and welterweight world champion Ricky Hatton.
The Brit is now a promoter and trainer and his son Campbell fights at lightweight professionally.
Legendary US rapper Eminem could also be seen to be enjoying himself as he posed for photos with Ngannou.
However, the now 51-year-old looked unrecognisable from his heyday in the spotlight as he wore a cap and appeared to be sporting a ponytail.
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